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nafmeadminI’m looking for advice or feedback from any elementary music teachers who have completed online masters in music education programs. I’ve noticed there are a number of online programs for working music teachers out there. I currently have a bachelors in music ed and a bachelors in percussion performance. I’m in my second year as an elementary music specialist and am looking for an online program that would cater to elementary music.
Anything anyone can share would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Bob
Seattle, WA
nafmeadminHi, Bob,
Thank you for posting in this forum. While I did not receive my Masters online, I am currently finishing my doctorate in this way, and I can tell you that with any program, you get what you put into it. Online learning requires a lot of discipline, particularly because people who choose to go this route are also juggling careers, families, etc. That said, I am unaware of a program that caters specifically to elementary music. This doesn’t mean it does not exist. I am not familiar with every master’s program out there. If you look at many masters programs, there’s a fair amount of courses that focus on research, statistics, assessment, and history, which is typical. I suggest that you look at the course offerings for various online masters programs to see if elementary music is offered as an elective. You might also find a program that does focus specifically on elementary music. A good place to start your search is the online program at Boston University.
Good luck!
Erin Zaffini
nafmeadminErin,
Thanks for the reply. I’ve had good conversations with Kent State, University of Nebraska, and Anderson College. I’m aware of Boston’s program, but I’m afraid it’s simply out of my price range. I’m encouraged with all the information I’ve found. I’m leaning towards Anderson for three reasons: price, their “journey coach” program (a mentor that’s there for support through the entire program), and required private lessons as part of the degree. (they encourage you to take lessons in an unfamiliar area or an area you wish to improve) As a percussionist and elementary specialist, I’d be taking advantage of vocal lessons! 🙂
Christopher M. Johnson, Professor of Music Education and Music Therapy, is currently the Chair of the Music Education and Music Therapy Department and Director of the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Johnson earned his Ph.D. from the Florida State University.
Since his arrival at The University of Kansas, Johnson has taught courses in Instrumental Conducting, Teaching Instrumental Music, Managing Behaviors in the Music Environment, Psychology and Acoustics of Music, and Research Methods in Music Education and Music Therapy. Johnson served two terms as the editor of the International Journal of Music Education: Research, the research publication of the International Society for Music Education. He is currently serving his second term on the National Association for Music Educations Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. He also served on the editorial board of the Journal of Research in Music Education, and one earlier term as the Chair for the MENC Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. Johnson also served as the Chair for the Research Commission of the International Society for Music Education.
Johnson’s research interests include applied research in music education, and basic research in all aspects of the psychology of music. He has published articles in many journals including the Journal of Research in Music Education, the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Music Therapy, Journal of Band Research, Contributions to Music Education, and the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, among others. Johnson has also been an active member and contributor to the Research Seminar of the International Society for Music Education and World Alliance for Arts Education.
Johnson received a university teaching award – the Ned N. Fleming Award for Excellence in Teaching and received the recognition for Graduate Teaching Achievement from the Center for Teaching Excellence. Johnson was also awarded a lecturing & research award as a J. William Fulbright Scholar and recently received the Ella Scoble Opperman Citation for Distinguished Achievement from the Florida State University College of Music.
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